Outline

Our goal is to develop RIKEN’s unique data processing and multidimensional imaging technologies for the advancement of science and technology. We focus on contributing to the fields of precision engineering, mathematical biology, biomedical simulation, quantification of biological phenomena, and computer-aided diagnosis by developing new image processing tools and new imaging devices for researchers both inside and outside RIKEN.

Fields

Engineering, Informatics, Computer Science

Keywords

Multi dimensional image processing, Multi dimensional imaging, Bioengineering, Image analysis, Medical engineering

Subjects

  • Development of algorithms for image processing
  • Development of image processing systems
  • Construction of instrumentation system for bio-research data creation
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Image Processing Cloud

Selected Publications

  • Yoshizawa, S., Michikawa, T., and Yokota, H., “Topological Delaunay Graph for Efficient 3D Binary Image Analysis”, Int. J. Autom. Technol. 18 (5), 632-650 (2024).
  • Fukatsu, M., Yoshizawa, S., Takemura, H., and Yokota, H., “Bilateral Half-box Image Filtering”, Int. J. Autom. Technol. 18(3), 427-432 (2024).
  • Chu, S., Abe, K., Yokota, H., Cho, D., Hayashi, Y., and Tsai, M.-D., “Deep learning for quantifying spatial patterning and formation process of early differentiated human-induced pluripotent stem cells with micropattern images”, J. Microsc. 296(1), 79-93 (2024).
  • Uematsu, T., Tsuboi, T., Hiraga, K., Tamakoshi, D., Fukushima, T., Sato, M., Nishida, K., Yokota, H., and Katsuno, M.: “Differential impact of fixation characteristics on 3D perception via texture gradient recognition in Parkinson's disease”, Parkinsonism Relat. Disord. 128, (2024).
  • Sakamaki, K., Sakamoto, N., Tsujimura, Y., Iwasaki, T., Kawamura, T., and Nakabayashi, J., “Caspase-mediated cleavage of a scaffold protein, MPRIP, yields a truncated form that is involved in repetitive bleb formation”, FEBS J. 292(9), 2287-2305 (2025).

Achievements

Members

Members List
Name Position
Hideo Yokota Team Director
Shin Yoshizawa Senior Scientist
Satoshi Oota Special Temporary Research Scientist
Shigeho Noda Senior Scientist
Takashi Michikawa Senior Scientist
Satoko Takemoto Research Scientist
Takahashi, Hidekazu Special Postdoctoral Researcher
Sakiko Nakamura Technical StaffⅠ
Yuki Tsujimura Technical StaffⅠ
Masaomi Nishimura Technical StaffⅠ
Kotaro Oikawa JRA

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